Job Overview
We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Assistant (3) who is passionate about improving life chances for all, so that children and young people can achieve their full potential.
As a Pupil Support Assistant (3) you will work under the direction and supervision of a class teacher or member of the school’s leadership team to assist teaching staff in supporting pupils with significant learning or health needs to access the curriculum and to ensure they participate in an inclusive school experience.
Responsibilities
* Support the pupil's associated health and care needs.
* In the case of teacher absence, continue to implement the planned learning programme for a short period (up to and including 3 days).
* Support pupils/children individually, in class, or in small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
* Provide information to update the planning and review process for individual pupils/children, including additional planning such as the Child’s Plan.
* Help create a stimulating learning environment and programme by supporting the work of the teacher and assisting in timetabling and organisation.
* Contribute to written records of the progress of pupil support programmes.
* Offer a high level of care to enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential.
* Provide gastrostomy/PEG feeding, administer medication, facilitate toileting and catheterisation.
* Organise and participate in lunchtime clubs/learning support clubs as appropriate to the school and pupil needs.
* Use specialist equipment (e.g., specialist IT) to enable pupils with severe physical impairment to access learning and teaching.
* Use specialist communication skills to facilitate pupils’ access to lessons/subjects and classroom interactions. This may include sign language, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication equipment, bilingual input, or interpretation of verbal and written instructions.
* Support pupil/child mobility as defined by moving and handling training.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people.
* Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
* Educated to SCQF level 7, which includes HNC Childhood Practice, SVQ Social Services Children and Young People, or equivalent.
* Ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of taking up employment and completion of required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the registration period.
* Good IT skills.
Additional Requirements
Before confirmation of appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. As this role requires SSSC registration, you will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible to be registered within the required six months. If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, further information will be provided upon appointment.
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